PROCEDURE
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly from the shift lever assembly.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
Disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
| *1 | Nut |
| *a | Rotate approximately 180° |
| *b | Pull out |
Rotate the nut of the transmission control cable assembly approximately 180° in the direction shown in the illustration, and while holding the nut, separate the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever plate.
Note
Rotating the nut too much will damage the internal spring, and the transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable. Do not turn the nut too far.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors from the shift lever assembly.
Disengage the 3 clamps and separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and the shift lever assembly.